Topic sentences and supporting details

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning, that tells what the paragraph is about.

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Where is the topic sentence usually located in a paragraph?

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Most of the time, it is the first sentence of the paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or support the main idea in a paragraph.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the paragraph is trying to convey.

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How can you identify a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence often summarizes the main idea and is usually clear and concise.

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What is an example of a good topic sentence?

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Goldfish are bad pets.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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She hides under blankets when you turn the microwave on.

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What is a detail that does not support the topic sentence?

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She sleeps all day long.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the relationship between topic sentences and supporting details?

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Topic sentences present the main idea, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that idea.